1. A trusted brother to whom I gave allegiance,
of glorious lineage, of refined manners,

2. May Allah purify his morals,
for they are like refined gold.

3. Kindness has honored me, so that
every palm is indebted to me.

4. He gives to me and I exceed in his generosity,
like rain clouds pouring down rain.

5. When he sees my face approaching,
his eyes laugh without pretense.

6. When I speak to him even a little,
he is thrilled with joy.

7. If I am absent from him for an hour,
it is as if absence without yearning.

8. He is, thanks to God, enough for me,
and honor above base acquisition,

9. Unlike trades that have dissipated my gatherings
and clothed me in the garb of humiliation and toil,

10. And kings - if I had dealings with them,
they quickly exposed my faith to peril.